Question

Species are considered as

• A. Real basic unit of classification which can produce fertile offspring
• B. The lowest units of classification
• C. Artificial concept of human mind which cannot be defined in absolute terms
• D. Real units of classification devised by taxonomists

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as the largest group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. As they share more common character it is the basic unit of classification.